We are here in Guangzhou on the banks of the Pearl River. It is beautiful and busy and kind of feels like Florida. Very warm and pleasant. Today we did the Chinese medical exam this morning prior to our VISA interview with the US Conulate next week. It was organized chaos - but we did recive one huge blessing. As of Yesterday, families adopting under the Hague Convention do not have to have any vaccinations in China and can wait until they get home. We understand that the process took about two hours less (we were only there for one hour) and very little crying. However, you stood in this line, then that line, then the other line. Welcome to China....Chen Qian did have to get the TB test as she is over 36 months old - there was a bit of crying for that - but it is a huge blessing to not have to deal with a kid getting multiple vaccinations in one day.
Lunch and playing in the playground at the park this afternoon. Lets just say that when Chen Qian is around, the party has begun! Here are some more pictures from our prvious destinations.
Chen Qian and caregivers at the orphanage where she was after her surgery. These two women were some of the ones that took care of her during that time.
The playground at the orphanage where she was after her surgery.
Our "little rabbit"!
Feeding the fish with bottles at the aquarium in Qingdao.
We had dinner at a very famous fish restaurant in Qingdao.
I love you guys! You are wonderful, great, fun and amazing(just to mention a few)I wish I could help ease some of the stress you are experiencing. I am sending you a hug...
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Keith & I check the computer every day to see/read the latest, holding our breaths that each day is getting easier....... It sounds like you guys have been blessed with a livewire, to put it mildly. Lots of vim and vigor in this girl! It will serve her well when she gets home to her new brothers! Praying for increased energy and strength for the journey home....and continued health.
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